Why ESPN Laid Off Cam Newton: Inside the "First Take" Cuts, Salary Savings & Corporate Restructuring

ESPN has officially fired the former NFL MVP Cam Newton as part of a swift sweep of network cuts hitting both on-air talent and digital production staff. The Cam Newton ESPN layoff is easily one of ...

Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption.
Complex on MSN

Cam Newton reportedly out at ESPN less than a year after joining First Take

The former NFL MVP is reportedly among ESPN's latest talent cuts, bringing an unexpected end to his run as one of First Take's top football analysts.
Nebraska Public Examiner on MSN

Stephen A Smith’s reported $100M ESPN deal keeps First Take at center

Stephen A. Smith’s reported five-year ESPN contract is worth at least $100 million, but its bigger change may be a lighter ...
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...
Cleveland.com

ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...
New York Post

Molly Qerim wanted off ‘First Take’ as ESPN negotiations broke down

Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, shed light on Molly Qerim’s abrupt exit Monday from “First Take” after hosting the show since 2015. In an interview with The Athletic released Thursday, ...